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who's been trying to call both sides to put their weapons down he met with president assad on monday in damascus and yourself later said that he had a positive feeling and that something good was going on according to speculation he may have discussed a peaceful transition of power which may include forming a transitional government with representatives from both the syrian authorities and the opposition mr brahimi is expected in the russian capital also on saturday moscow has a good chance of mediating this since it's been in contact with the syrian authorities and with the opposition unlike most western countries who denounce president assad and the syrian government as the official power in the country now again it's not clear whether that's what they're discussing at the foreign ministry right now but of course we'll bring you all the details of this meeting as soon as we get them. out of his kind of reporting right there well a bleak prospect for britain's northeast it's not sharing the country's financial recovery with many laid off and left on the breadline report on that story in just a
who's been trying to call both sides to put their weapons down he met with president assad on monday in damascus and yourself later said that he had a positive feeling and that something good was going on according to speculation he may have discussed a peaceful transition of power which may include forming a transitional government with representatives from both the syrian authorities and the opposition mr brahimi is expected in the russian capital also on saturday moscow has a good chance of...
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second more important possibility, if he flees damascus he will not quit syria immediately. he will go to the northwestern part of syria where he has an enclave, his own community. if that enclave is attacked most likely he may be using wmds or chemical or biological weapons. am: very quickly, is anyone from the international community saying go to venezuela, go here, just get out? >> a lot of them. only country would be trust would be protected by iranian regime. he doesn't feel he has yet to go. none of the two major cities, aleppo or damascus has fallen yet. so he will continue that fight. adam: walid, thanks for joining us. in addition to the fiscal issues we have to watch the situation. doesn't feel like a economic story could economic impacts on whole variety of issues including the not only human element but the economic element. >> thank you. adam: massive strike looms for east and gulf coast ports. how a stalemate between the u.s. and economy on the rock. that is coming up. >>> new jersey is betting it can legalize sports gambling. a federal judge's ruling could be
second more important possibility, if he flees damascus he will not quit syria immediately. he will go to the northwestern part of syria where he has an enclave, his own community. if that enclave is attacked most likely he may be using wmds or chemical or biological weapons. am: very quickly, is anyone from the international community saying go to venezuela, go here, just get out? >> a lot of them. only country would be trust would be protected by iranian regime. he doesn't feel he has...
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that could be a huge blow to assad. >> his own base is damascus, he's holding on to that. he can no longer be the dictator he once was. as you said, defecting publicly is such a risk. it's such a -- in this countries, they come after you obviously. we've seen that in iran and other very harsh dictatorships, in egypt. by general doing this publicly and coming out, it's a huge blow to the regime and we'll see how this kind of plays out. >> yeah. and the flip side, you have the rebels saying now to the people in the syrian government, you better come join us or when we take over, you'll be held accountable. lisa, i've got to go, great to see you. >> my pleasure. >> the egyptian president mohammed morsi calling on opposition to focus on repairing the economy. after voters approved a new and controversial constitution. critics say mohammed morsi and allies pushed the constitution without input from secular officials and it restricts women's rights and free speech. president morsi acknowledges the respectable proportion that voted against the constitution but offered nothing to
that could be a huge blow to assad. >> his own base is damascus, he's holding on to that. he can no longer be the dictator he once was. as you said, defecting publicly is such a risk. it's such a -- in this countries, they come after you obviously. we've seen that in iran and other very harsh dictatorships, in egypt. by general doing this publicly and coming out, it's a huge blow to the regime and we'll see how this kind of plays out. >> yeah. and the flip side, you have the rebels...
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damascus has announced that it is terrorist groups who are behind this deadly massacre in the northern province of raka what we do know is that at least twenty people have been killed eight of them are children now they were early reports by activist groups that it was in fact government forces who were behind this deadly shelling but that sense has been refuted one of the main groups to come to the fore is a u.k. based activist group known as the syrian observateur for human rights the pictures are currently witnessing are pictures that they are distributing on you tube they cannot be verified of the point has been made by the russian foreign ministry that this was a group that relies on some two people and so these kind of reports need to be taken with it which assault and we constantly hear reports coming out of syria with each side accusing the other of perpetrating calamities indeed what we've witnessing happening in syria is a media war is a misinformation more that is increasingly difficult to verify been hearing now for several days the rebel fighters in syria claiming that ass
damascus has announced that it is terrorist groups who are behind this deadly massacre in the northern province of raka what we do know is that at least twenty people have been killed eight of them are children now they were early reports by activist groups that it was in fact government forces who were behind this deadly shelling but that sense has been refuted one of the main groups to come to the fore is a u.k. based activist group known as the syrian observateur for human rights the...
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and damascus blames terrorists for killing twenty one pleading children in the north where the rebels accuse the regime but this seems to be no clear picture behind the mutual finger pointing. by their very good even chief you just joined us live from the r.t. new central eleven moscow time it's kevin i would here tonight our top story britain's bargain hunters are out in force with shops reporting record boxing day takings both in store and online now the shoppers then are keeping the u.k. stills ringing you might be surprised to know who pockets a big lied. and to find out. proud to be british brits interests alike often pay for their quintessentially british experience says on aware that they're run by foreign companies harrods the dorchester hotel and even the queen's grocer fortnum and mason keeping the fortnum and mason is a british store. is it not. it's been here for ages so i assumed it was wholly owned by british people. never mind everything's not there now you know the reason that things are getting. almost half the companies in the u.k. and now in foreign hands the coalit
and damascus blames terrorists for killing twenty one pleading children in the north where the rebels accuse the regime but this seems to be no clear picture behind the mutual finger pointing. by their very good even chief you just joined us live from the r.t. new central eleven moscow time it's kevin i would here tonight our top story britain's bargain hunters are out in force with shops reporting record boxing day takings both in store and online now the shoppers then are keeping the u.k....
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it is near the aleppo damascus highway. we're seeing now more signs syrian president bashar al assad's regime is crumbling. in one of the highest level defections yet, the country's military police chief has abandoned his post to join the rebel army. this recording posted online. >> translator: i announce my defection from the regime and i'm joining the people's revolution because the syrian military has strayed from its core mission in protecting the homeland to become nothing but an armed gang that kill and destroy the cities and the villages. carrying out massacres against our innocent civilian population that came out demanding freedom and dignity. >> high level defection there. mohammed jamjoom joins me from beirut. we're hearing reports of how the rebels helped him make his escape to turkey. >> reporter: that's right, victor. the rebel free syrian army spokesperson we spoke with earlier in the day said it was an arduous journey, took longer than they anticipated. at one point they were transporting the major general b
it is near the aleppo damascus highway. we're seeing now more signs syrian president bashar al assad's regime is crumbling. in one of the highest level defections yet, the country's military police chief has abandoned his post to join the rebel army. this recording posted online. >> translator: i announce my defection from the regime and i'm joining the people's revolution because the syrian military has strayed from its core mission in protecting the homeland to become nothing but an...
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damascus. the doing so with the better part of two full divisions. i think it is premature to say that assad is months away on his last legs. i think it will take some time for him, for his forces, because they are controlling so much less territory at this point as they continue to contract and consolidate the forces they have available to them to do so. and this goes into the question of what a post-assad future looks like. one of the ways that the regime has been able to continue to apply military force is not only by employing only the portion of its military that it can trust, which largely meansa units, but also -- aloite strong units. they are acting more like light infantry forces. you see the military units that are starting to act more and more like militias as well. so you see these trends converging. particularly around damascus, there are some 200,000 aloites living in the mountains west of the city. these are the families and the men who fight in the republican guard. the rtc some
damascus. the doing so with the better part of two full divisions. i think it is premature to say that assad is months away on his last legs. i think it will take some time for him, for his forces, because they are controlling so much less territory at this point as they continue to contract and consolidate the forces they have available to them to do so. and this goes into the question of what a post-assad future looks like. one of the ways that the regime has been able to continue to apply...
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and damascus blames terrorists for killing twenty killing children in the north on the rebels accuse the regime but it seems to be no clear picture behind the truth fingerpointing. with. all the news that matters twenty four hours a day this is r.t. i'm carried off whether you prefer to hit the high street for the best deals all snap up office online this is the day to do it britain's boxing day bargain hunters are out in force and although they're keeping the u.k. stills ringing you might be surprised to know whose pockets are being lined my boy has been finding out. proud to be british brits interests alike often pay for their quintessentially british experience says unaware that they're run by foreign companies harrods the dorchester hotel and even the queen's grocer fortnum and mason keeping the fortnum and mason is a british store. is it not. it's been here for ages so i assumed it was wholly owned by british people so never mind everything's ok now you know the lazy nothings are getting. almost half the companies in the u.k. and now in foreign hands the coalition government in
and damascus blames terrorists for killing twenty killing children in the north on the rebels accuse the regime but it seems to be no clear picture behind the truth fingerpointing. with. all the news that matters twenty four hours a day this is r.t. i'm carried off whether you prefer to hit the high street for the best deals all snap up office online this is the day to do it britain's boxing day bargain hunters are out in force and although they're keeping the u.k. stills ringing you might be...
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they sent numbers of airliners, civilian cargo planes into damascus and other airports with weapons on board, men, members of the revolutionary guard to help syria, the question is russia begins to abandon syria, is iranians enough to keep assad in pow other are the iranians like the russians look to shift sides as well. still too early to tell, gregg. gregg: that's is the big question. leland vittert. thanks. patti ann: so is tax chaos on the way if lawmakers fail to reach a deal on the fiscal cliff? we'll tell you what it could mean for your paycheck. gregg: imagine cutting your commute almost in half. really? where is that happening and how fast trains can now travel on the world's longest high-speed rail line? [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. in what world do potatoes, bacon and cheese add up to 100 calories? your world. ♪ [ whispers ] real bacon... creamy cheese... 100 calories... [ chef ] ma'am [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. what starts with adding a friend... ♪ ...could end with adding a close friend. the lexus december to remember sales event is on
they sent numbers of airliners, civilian cargo planes into damascus and other airports with weapons on board, men, members of the revolutionary guard to help syria, the question is russia begins to abandon syria, is iranians enough to keep assad in pow other are the iranians like the russians look to shift sides as well. still too early to tell, gregg. gregg: that's is the big question. leland vittert. thanks. patti ann: so is tax chaos on the way if lawmakers fail to reach a deal on the fiscal...
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rebels and us forces is intensifying across the country as insurgents continue their drive towards damascus. with only days left until the end of the year our team is recalling some of the most significant global events of the past twelve months today our team used teams on the back of the coverage of the american presidential debates to reveal what was happening on the sidelines with the third party candidates. we have been running the election of close to your reason for more than two weeks before the election every single day there was a story by a correspondent running wild guests on the show and cetera et cetera so given the voice through the third parties was exactly what we needed to get the full picture . we are just a couple hours away now from the third party debate as you can see our production crew is busy transforming our studio in a debate floor one of the most important functions of democracy is to the debate a lot of discussion about a lot of issues and the more we can open up don't credit institutions like our our election system which of multiple parties to what it might e
rebels and us forces is intensifying across the country as insurgents continue their drive towards damascus. with only days left until the end of the year our team is recalling some of the most significant global events of the past twelve months today our team used teams on the back of the coverage of the american presidential debates to reveal what was happening on the sidelines with the third party candidates. we have been running the election of close to your reason for more than two weeks...
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to counter an insurgency that is slowly but surely pushing closer to control of the capital city of damascus. we will take all that up there with the fox news military analyst, new intelligence report that concludes america's time as the lone superpower is nearing an end. john negroponte joins us to discuss our nation's future as a superpower and the challenges we surely face. and president obama ignoring immigration reform in the first term only a matter of time before he makes new proposals should republican party takes the lead on the issue. when will it be enough to lure latino voters in that is their purpose. egypt is worsening. clinical crisis shows no signs of easing as the new muslim brotherhood leadership tries to silence opposition. so far the obama administration is trying to play both sides respecting the countries efforts at democracy at least in the opinion of the administration, meanwhile predicting individual freedoms. but how it will all play out is uncertain. loyal to the regime are using scud missiles. the move representing a sharp escalation in the two-year-old conflict a
to counter an insurgency that is slowly but surely pushing closer to control of the capital city of damascus. we will take all that up there with the fox news military analyst, new intelligence report that concludes america's time as the lone superpower is nearing an end. john negroponte joins us to discuss our nation's future as a superpower and the challenges we surely face. and president obama ignoring immigration reform in the first term only a matter of time before he makes new proposals...
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. >> the united nations envoy is extending his trip to damascus until sunday. that is after making very little progress in talks with president assad, and with some members of the opposition. >> meanwhile, more lives have been lost. opposition activists say more than 30 people were killed across the country on christmas day, but the syrian army accused of bombing yet another bakery, this time in the heart of the country. >> this amateur footage is said to show the destruction at a bakery. the man seen here blames president assad for the attack, calling it another massacre. opposition activists say a government warplane fired on civilians while they were waiting to buy bread. at least 15 people were reported killed. the fighting continues to rage in other parts of the country. in the northern province of aleppo, rebels said they have shifted their strategy. they have been surrounding military bases and airports loyal to the regime, but the army has kept up the pressure. this unverified video is said to show a government attack on a suburb of damascus. it is rela
. >> the united nations envoy is extending his trip to damascus until sunday. that is after making very little progress in talks with president assad, and with some members of the opposition. >> meanwhile, more lives have been lost. opposition activists say more than 30 people were killed across the country on christmas day, but the syrian army accused of bombing yet another bakery, this time in the heart of the country. >> this amateur footage is said to show the destruction...
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if he loses damascus he has a fast way out side the country. he will go to his little homeland outside syria where his alawites are. i propose if we don't have fine tall solution for syria this will become an ethnic civil war in the future and that is very sad. jamie: would any country take him if he sought asylum? >> logically the only country where he would feel safe is iran and iran is his ally but he knows very well if he leaves damascus he will basically try to go to his little homeland. his homeland,fy mere he may use at that time those chemical weapons. jamie: he will fight to the finish bottom line? >> he will fight to the finish in that area. jamie: walid phares, very troubling to watch video like that and know what is going on. thank you so much. >> thank you. merry christmas. jamie: thank you. we're remembering two icons, one from tv. we're going to take a look back at the life and career of legendary actor, the tv slob, jack klugman. wow, did he make us laugh. kelly: he sure did. plus celebrating christmas overseas. how u.s. troops
if he loses damascus he has a fast way out side the country. he will go to his little homeland outside syria where his alawites are. i propose if we don't have fine tall solution for syria this will become an ethnic civil war in the future and that is very sad. jamie: would any country take him if he sought asylum? >> logically the only country where he would feel safe is iran and iran is his ally but he knows very well if he leaves damascus he will basically try to go to his little...
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. >> what about the context with lakhdar brahimi's visit to damascus? >> well, as we know, very little progress on the political front, which means more fighting is expected, but what we have been seeing is a new influx of refugees. they are writing from the province of hama, where the rebels opened a new front a few days ago, pushing into the countryside, and they are pushing further, trying to reach the city of hama. the government is striking back with warplanes, shelling areas. up to 700 syrian refugees have not been registered, but others have been crossing the border illegally. the fact that there is no political settlement in sight, that means more refugees will be finding safe haven, especially since most of them say they expect the government to put up a strong fight. hama is a strategic town. >> what about health of the refugees, as winter really hits hard? >> it has been very difficult. according to turkish authorities, they are now hosting 150,000 refugees. those that are registered. others that have the means to survive have rented apartmen
. >> what about the context with lakhdar brahimi's visit to damascus? >> well, as we know, very little progress on the political front, which means more fighting is expected, but what we have been seeing is a new influx of refugees. they are writing from the province of hama, where the rebels opened a new front a few days ago, pushing into the countryside, and they are pushing further, trying to reach the city of hama. the government is striking back with warplanes, shelling areas....
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envoy to syria met with president bashar al-assad in damascus, but he gave no sign of progress toward halting the civil war. lakhdar brahimi spoke with assad as part of a two-day visit. brahimi was appointed envoy in september, but he's made little apparent headway. the latest visit came a day after opposition groups reported a government air strike on a bakery killed at least 60 people. authorities in india restricted vehicle and railroad travel in new delhi today, in the wake of violent protests over a gang rape. on sunday, police sprayed tear gas and water cannons after crowds began throwing stones and tipping over vehicles. the protesters demanded stronger punishments for crimes against women after a 23-year old woman was attacked on a public bus last week. the victim was thrown from the bus afterward. she remains in critical condition. six arrests have been made. washington was quiet today with the president and congress gone for christmas. but the lack of any fiscal cliff talks worried wall street. the dow jones industrial average lost more than 51 points to close at 13,139. the
envoy to syria met with president bashar al-assad in damascus, but he gave no sign of progress toward halting the civil war. lakhdar brahimi spoke with assad as part of a two-day visit. brahimi was appointed envoy in september, but he's made little apparent headway. the latest visit came a day after opposition groups reported a government air strike on a bakery killed at least 60 people. authorities in india restricted vehicle and railroad travel in new delhi today, in the wake of violent...
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in damascus young people delivered gifts. about 10% of syria's people are christian. >>> in syria a red alert is in effect as smoke and ash are billowing from a volcano near argen to the tine -- argentine. they're keeping their side of the border on the highest alert. the volcano is about 10,000 feet high and has not erupted in more than 20 years. >>> in mexico city, the program is sponsoring a program that will allow people to turn in their guns and receive cash or toys. the move comes after a 10-year- old boy was sitting in a movie theater watching a movie and was hit by a stray bullet. >>> in south africa, former president nelson mandela remains in the hospital and doctors say there's no plans to release him. >>> doctors in texas who had once said former president george h.w. bush would be able to spend christmas at home have now changed their mind. the 85-year-old was hospitalized in houston late last month. doctors say bush has been receiving physical therapy to help him gain strength and they are optimistic he will make
in damascus young people delivered gifts. about 10% of syria's people are christian. >>> in syria a red alert is in effect as smoke and ash are billowing from a volcano near argen to the tine -- argentine. they're keeping their side of the border on the highest alert. the volcano is about 10,000 feet high and has not erupted in more than 20 years. >>> in mexico city, the program is sponsoring a program that will allow people to turn in their guns and receive cash or toys. the...
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in damascus young people delivered gifts. about 10% of syria's people are christian. >>> in syria a red alert is in effect as smoke and ash are billowing from a volcano near argen to the tine -- argentine. they're keeping their side of the border on the highest alert. the volcano is about 10,000 feet high and has not erupted in more than 20 years. >>> in mexico city, the program is sponsoring a program that will allow people to turn in their guns and receive cash or toys. the move comes after a 10-year- old boy was sitting in a movie theater watching a movie and was hit by a stray bullet. >>> in south africa, former president nelson mandela remains in the hospital and doctors say there's no plans to release him. >>> doctors in texas who had once said former president george h.w. bush would be able to spend christmas at home have now changed their mind. the 85-year-old was hospitalized in houston late last month. doctors say bush has been receiving physical therapy to help him gain strength and they are optimistic he will make
in damascus young people delivered gifts. about 10% of syria's people are christian. >>> in syria a red alert is in effect as smoke and ash are billowing from a volcano near argen to the tine -- argentine. they're keeping their side of the border on the highest alert. the volcano is about 10,000 feet high and has not erupted in more than 20 years. >>> in mexico city, the program is sponsoring a program that will allow people to turn in their guns and receive cash or toys. the...
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brahimi met assad in damascus. it is not clear if he has a concrete plan but brahimi is trying to get an agreement on a transitional government. >> i've met president assad and we ex-changed views on the next steps to be taken to move forward. we also discussed the steps that i see can be taken to help the people come out of this crisis. >> any political solution that would save the regime is unacceptable. the political solution that is acceptable puts an end to killing of syrians. any solution that does not begin with assad stepping down is rejected and we will oppose it. >> he has no intention of stepping down. but he reportedly told brahimi that he would be willing to cooperate to find solution, but if you ask the opposition, they believe it is the assad government, which has been weakened, it is the assad government, which is on the defensive and it is state that wants a negotiated settlement. the syrian government is just as committed to fighting this war until the end. it says its army is still strong. but it
brahimi met assad in damascus. it is not clear if he has a concrete plan but brahimi is trying to get an agreement on a transitional government. >> i've met president assad and we ex-changed views on the next steps to be taken to move forward. we also discussed the steps that i see can be taken to help the people come out of this crisis. >> any political solution that would save the regime is unacceptable. the political solution that is acceptable puts an end to killing of syrians....
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indorsed the arab league observers to be sent to syria and the game worked very thoroughly was damascus to accept them. unfortunately their mission was aborted for no good reason it was aboard that exactly at the time in december two thousand and eleven they submitted their first report to the security council which was rather on the objective side and which was not putting all the blame on the government on but also describing the atrocities and mis wrongdoings by the by the opposition groups then the arab league aborted the mission and then the un observers were deployed and as the relative start that would be to be seen. not sustainable but still some signs of stabilization were brought to be as the un observers then there was an upsurge of provocations in the areas where the un the service were working and the purpose was very obvious to us the purpose was to create a situation which would be unbearable for for them to continue and that was. achieved so they left as well and then of course in june last year in june this year. in june two thousand and twelve in geneva there was a act
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and some are meeting the president for the second day on a visit to damascus. there was no indication of progress towards a negotiated solution to the conflict, it was said the constitution situation is still going. a report. >> a small corner of the violence that is ravaging syria every day. this is the look at a town in the north. activists maimed seven women -- named seven women and two children they say died in the rubble after bombs were dropped by aircraft. there was even greater carnage further south. a town was attacked by rebels just a few days earlier, and activists said the regime struck back with jets, firing rockets at a bread line near the bakery. the regime said its army struck back at rebel fighters year, killing and injuring many of them. hardly a good moment for the peace envoy to be visiting damascus in search of a solution. whatever may have emerged in his talks with bashar al assad, he was not giving much away. >> i briefed the president about my meetings and talks with officials in the region and beyond and about the steps i think i necess
and some are meeting the president for the second day on a visit to damascus. there was no indication of progress towards a negotiated solution to the conflict, it was said the constitution situation is still going. a report. >> a small corner of the violence that is ravaging syria every day. this is the look at a town in the north. activists maimed seven women -- named seven women and two children they say died in the rubble after bombs were dropped by aircraft. there was even greater...
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>> i wrote a book in 2005, published by the same praise, called the new lion of dam do -- damascus, and i thought this might be a new leader that would change the system. he was different. didn't have the typical profile of a middle east dictator, he was a lioned ophthalmology gist and was a computer nerd. one of the first times -- the first time i met with him in 2004, after the pleasant tries and so forthand i said to him, mr. president, one of the biggest mistakes you made when you came to power in 2000 upon the death of his father was that you letted by known you like phil collins music. the english rock star, and he looked at me and he said, this is a guy we're giving access to -- asking me these stupid questions? but i explained, because this contributed to an emerging profile in the west that you were this modernizing, pro western reformer that would engage in direct peace talks with israel, would improve the relationship with the united states. what i said at the time was that i think this created too high expectations in him. and even though such as myself who had measured expe
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opposition of the killings designed to smear the authorities just as the international peace envoy visited damascus have a province has witnessed intense fighting the past few days meantime russia's foreign ministers rebuffed speculation that moscow's looking to give asylum to president assad and that russia was shielding his government spoke exclusively to r.t. more than from our correspondent he called his could. russia's foreign minister once again stressed that there could only be a diplomatic solution to this conflict adding that moscow is not taking sides and has condemned. for using this for. fortunate force the security forces clearly were . prepared to face the public. protests and protests in the cities and in the villages they have been trained to you know to counter for and aggression not to keep law and order civilized men there however the minister also said that this doesn't the fact that the rebels continue provoking syrian authorities and he criticized the west for failing to condemn the actions of some groups within the syrian opposition who sometimes go to the most extreme measur
opposition of the killings designed to smear the authorities just as the international peace envoy visited damascus have a province has witnessed intense fighting the past few days meantime russia's foreign ministers rebuffed speculation that moscow's looking to give asylum to president assad and that russia was shielding his government spoke exclusively to r.t. more than from our correspondent he called his could. russia's foreign minister once again stressed that there could only be a...
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and this seems to be the pattern when it comes to officials going to damascus. you don't hear the details of what was discussed. he spoke to reporters after his meeting with bar shshar al assa. he left syria. he was going to be meeting with other international leaders and regional power players and taking messages back and forth and trying to make sure syria comes out of its crisis. he says it is a dire situation there and only getting worse every day. but this was playing out today amidst the backdrop of bakery bombings yesterday, a bakery attacked today, hundreds of people being killed in the last few days, and it just seems to be spiraling more and more and more out of control. >> certainly not getting any better that's for sure. thanks, mohammed jamjoom in beirut. as far as americans are concerned, there is a new cnn poll out today and it shows americans are worried or concerned about the civil war in syria. a total of 80% if you add up the percentages say they're either very concerned or somewhat concerned with what is going on in syria. but according to th
and this seems to be the pattern when it comes to officials going to damascus. you don't hear the details of what was discussed. he spoke to reporters after his meeting with bar shshar al assa. he left syria. he was going to be meeting with other international leaders and regional power players and taking messages back and forth and trying to make sure syria comes out of its crisis. he says it is a dire situation there and only getting worse every day. but this was playing out today amidst the...
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arab league envoy was in damascus today and talked to the president. time and again he we see these efforts be completely deadlocked and end in failure. no concrete steps have been taken that we've heard of since he was there. this is not the first bakery tarlgted. we heard of several in the past few months, and the residents fear the conflict here, this unceasing conflict where over 40,000 people are killed it will go on and spiral more and more out of control. suzanne. >> absolutely tragic situation as you had mentioned. 40,000 people killed in the 20 months since the civil war broke out in syria, and that continues. there's a new cnn poll out that shows 80% of americans, of course, are concerned about the situation, but when it comes to american intervention, more than half say the u.s. and other countries should not send military planes and missiles to help the opposition fighters set up a safety zone. >>> in kabul earlier today an afghan police officer shot and killed an american contractor. this was inside police headquarters. this attack comes j
arab league envoy was in damascus today and talked to the president. time and again he we see these efforts be completely deadlocked and end in failure. no concrete steps have been taken that we've heard of since he was there. this is not the first bakery tarlgted. we heard of several in the past few months, and the residents fear the conflict here, this unceasing conflict where over 40,000 people are killed it will go on and spiral more and more out of control. suzanne. >> absolutely...
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the killings designed to smear the authorities they say just as the international peace envoy visits damascus provinces witnessed intense fighting in the past few days meanwhile russia's foreign ministers rebel. off speculation that moscow is looking to get asylum the president the sad and the russians shielding his government so get over australia exclusively to us and say we got more from our correspondent he got his call. russia's foreign minister once again stressed that there could only be a diplomatic solution to this conflict adding that moscow is not taking sides and has condemned the syrian authorities for using disproportionate force the security forces clearly we're. prepared to face the public. protests and protests in this city is and in the villages they have been through you know to counter foreign aggression not to keep law and order a civilized manner however the minister also said that this doesn't rule out the fact that the rebels continue provoking syrian authorities and he criticized the west for failing to condemn the actions of some groups within the syrian opposition w
the killings designed to smear the authorities they say just as the international peace envoy visits damascus provinces witnessed intense fighting in the past few days meanwhile russia's foreign ministers rebel. off speculation that moscow is looking to get asylum the president the sad and the russians shielding his government so get over australia exclusively to us and say we got more from our correspondent he got his call. russia's foreign minister once again stressed that there could only be...
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he himself who went this came out and said it's troufpblgt he continue even fly into the damascus airport he had to fly to beirut, get in a car and drive because it's too dangerous. at what point is it a game changer if they use chemical weapons, is that it? >> let's be clear. al-jazeera has reported yesterday that there is some kind of chemical or biological weapons attack. this is unconfirmed. hopefully since it happened yesterday our government is trying to figure out the details. you have to remember that president obama has moved the goal posts of when he would get involved with syria. early on he had indicated that there was this concept of responsibility to protect, which is a foreign policy concept that if there are people in harm's way that the united states government has a responsibility to protect. jaime: he drew a red line. on top of that he drew the red line, president obama did and said that chemical weapons were the point at which we wouldn't sit back any more. >> right. jaime: so what can we do? >> that was the new red line. that was the new red line. jaime: yes, and what
he himself who went this came out and said it's troufpblgt he continue even fly into the damascus airport he had to fly to beirut, get in a car and drive because it's too dangerous. at what point is it a game changer if they use chemical weapons, is that it? >> let's be clear. al-jazeera has reported yesterday that there is some kind of chemical or biological weapons attack. this is unconfirmed. hopefully since it happened yesterday our government is trying to figure out the details. you...
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a two-day mission to damascus. and afghan policeman killed a u.s. contractor in kabul in another so-called insider attack. the woman shot the man at a police compound in the capital. five afghan police were killed in a similar attack on sunday night. india's prime minister has appealed for calm after two days of violent protest in new delhi. roads in the capital have been shut down to prevent any more demonstrations. are calling for the death of the of those accused of the rape of a medical student last week. the venezuelan government says president hugo chavez is in stable condition after his fourth cancer operation in cuba. opponents say he should give the presidency if he does not return in time to be sworn in for another term next month. from across the us, -- newman. >> at this outdoor market in caracas, 31 tons of food. everything from christmas bread imported from italy to the traditional leg of pork which is an essential part of their policies and dinner. all of this 60% cheaper than supermarkets, compliments of venezuela's president hugo ch
a two-day mission to damascus. and afghan policeman killed a u.s. contractor in kabul in another so-called insider attack. the woman shot the man at a police compound in the capital. five afghan police were killed in a similar attack on sunday night. india's prime minister has appealed for calm after two days of violent protest in new delhi. roads in the capital have been shut down to prevent any more demonstrations. are calling for the death of the of those accused of the rape of a medical...
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arab league envoy to syria arrived in damascus last night and he left the country since then and spoke to reporters briefly this morning and told them about his discussions with assad. here is more of what mr. brahimi had to say. dana, mr. brahimi has since left syria he says the situation is dire and he hopes they can come to some agreement to alleviate the misery for the syrian people. >> you are on the phone, and lucky enough to get you face to face. thank you for that and for that report. as gruesome and grim as it was. >>> ahead on "starting point" criticism from the right and left. controversy brewing over chuck hagel's possible nomination as defense secretary. will the president go all in or go with someone else? >>> and fired for being simply too irresistible. one state's highest court says not a problem. this is a story you really do have to hear and see to believe. we'll bring it to you, next. [ male announcer ] truth is, dayquil doesn't treat that. really? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus fights your worst cold symptoms, plus it relieves your runny nose. [ breathes deepl
arab league envoy to syria arrived in damascus last night and he left the country since then and spoke to reporters briefly this morning and told them about his discussions with assad. here is more of what mr. brahimi had to say. dana, mr. brahimi has since left syria he says the situation is dire and he hopes they can come to some agreement to alleviate the misery for the syrian people. >> you are on the phone, and lucky enough to get you face to face. thank you for that and for that...
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envoy to damascus meanwhile russia's foreign minister denied claims moscow has plans to offer refuge to president assad sergey lavrov also said toppling the current regime won't stop the bloodshed in the country r.t.s. spoke exclusively with lab robb who said there are many forces in syria using tactics banned under international law. groups of the opposition which several which we shall not united on this single come month the whole series of acceptable methods salute the current through to international human if they're in law. they can cause to just. the stage and there is the tax and that is very disheartening that western clothes in the security council start to refuse. and then mean terrorist attacks in syria saying that yes there is missing. but you must they conclude the overall context of what is going on in syria and why people the result that there was that this it's absolutely unacceptable and this logic we will mike leave us if we fall of this logic might lead us through a very dangerous situation not only in the middle east but in other parts of the world. and the west
envoy to damascus meanwhile russia's foreign minister denied claims moscow has plans to offer refuge to president assad sergey lavrov also said toppling the current regime won't stop the bloodshed in the country r.t.s. spoke exclusively with lab robb who said there are many forces in syria using tactics banned under international law. groups of the opposition which several which we shall not united on this single come month the whole series of acceptable methods salute the current through to...